The event “Japan-Korea Exchange Festival” to promote friendship between Japan and South Korea through cultural exchanges started at Hibiya Park in Tokyo on the 28th. While the relations between the two countries have deteriorated due to the stricter lawsuits for ex-collections and exports to South Korea, many families and young people were crowded.
The officials of both governments attended the opening ceremony. “The two countries have a history of overcoming and cooperating with each other as the relationship cools down. I hope that this event will be an opportunity to deepen the friendship and understanding of the next generation.” Stressed. Kunika Akabane, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, said, “South Korea is a beneficiary country that has brought culture to Japan. I hope the festival will lead to expansion of human exchange.”
At the venue, organizations from both Japan and South Korea ...
